Document Outline

• Contents
• Before You Begin
  • Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices
  • Safety Instructions
  • Recommended Tools
• After Working Inside Your Computer
• Base Cover
  • Removing the Base Cover
    • Procedure
      • 1 Turn the computer over.
      • 2 Loosen the captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer base.
      • 3 Slide and lift the base cover off the computer base.
  • Replacing the Base Cover
    • Procedure
      • 1 Align the tabs on the base cover with the slots on the computer base and slide the base cover until it snaps into place.
      • 2 Tighten the captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer base.
    • Postrequisites
      • 1 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13.
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• Battery
  • Removing the Battery
    • Prerequisites
      • 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
    • Procedure
      • 1 Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board.
      • 2 Loosen the captive screws that secure the battery to the computer base.
      • 3 Using the pull-tab, lift the battery off the computer base.
  • Replacing the Battery
    • Procedure
      • 1 Place the battery in the battery bay and tighten the captive screws that secure the battery to the computer base.
      • 2 Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.
    • Postrequisites
      • 1 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16.
      • 2 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13.
  • Optical Drive
    • Removing the Optical Drive
      • Prerequisites
      • Procedure
    • Replacing the Optical Drive
      • Procedure
      • Postrequisites
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• Hard Drive
  • Removing the Hard Drive
    • Procedure
      • 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
      • 2 Remove the battery pack. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
      • 3 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 19.
    • Procedure
      • 1 Loosen the three captive screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.
      • 2 Using the pull-tab, gently lift the hard-drive assembly and then disconnect the hard-drive interposer.
      • 3 Lift the hard-drive assembly off the computer base.
      • 4 Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.
      • 5 Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive.
  • Replacing the Hard Drive
    • Procedure
      • 1 Place the hard drive in the hard-drive bracket.
      • 2 Replace the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.
      • 3 Connect the interposer to the hard drive.
      • 4 Place the hard-drive assembly in the computer base.
      • 5 Tighten the three captive screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.
    • Postrequisites
      • 1 Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 22.
      • 2 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
      • 3 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16.
      • 4 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13.
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• Memory Module(s)
  • Removing the Memory Module(s)
    • Prerequisites
      • 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
      • 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
    • Procedure
      • 1 Loosen the captive screws that secure the memory-module cover to the computer base.
      • 2 Lift and slide the tabs on the memory-module cover out of the slots on the computer base.
      • 3 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module connector until the memory module pops up.
      • 4 Slide the memory module out of the memory-module connector.
  • Replacing the Memory Module(s)
    • Procedure
      • 1 Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the memory- module connector.
      • 2 Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at a 45-degree angle, and then press the memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it.
      • 3 Slide the tabs on the memory-module cover into the slots on the computer base and lower the memory-module cover into place.
      • 4 Tighten the captive screws that secure the memory-module cover to the computer base.
    • Postrequisites
      • 1 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
      • 2 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16.
      • 3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page13.
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• Center-Control Cover
  • Removing the Center-Control Cover
    • Prerequisites
      • 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
      • 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
    • Procedure
      • 1 Remove the screws that secure the center-control cover to the computer base.
      • 2 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
      • 3 Gently pry the center-control cover and then ease the tabs on the center-control cover out of the slots on the palm-rest assembly.
      • 4 Lift the center-control cover off the palm-rest assembly.
  • Replacing the Center-Control Cover
    • Procedure
      • 1 Align the tabs on the center-control cover with the slots on the palm-rest assembly.
      • 2 Gently press around the edges of the center-control cover till it snaps in place.
      • 3 Close the display and turn the computer over.
      • 4 Replace the screws that secure the center-control cover to the computer base.
    • Postrequisites
      • 1 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
      • 2 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16.
      • 3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page13.
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• Keyboard
  • Removing the Keyboard
    • Prerequisites
      • 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
      • 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
      • 3 Remove the center-control cover. See "Removing the Center-Control Cover" on page 33.
    • Procedure
      • 1 Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base.
      • 2 Carefully pry the keyboard up and slide it towards the display till the tabs on the keyboard are released from the palm-rest assembly.
      • 3 Turn the keyboard over.
      • 4 Lift the release latches on the connectors on the system board and disconnect the keyboard cable and keyboard-backlight cable.
      • 5 Lift the keyboard off the palm-rest assembly.
  • Replacing the Keyboard
    • Procedure
      • 1 Slide the keyboard cable and keyboard backlight cable into the connectors on the system board and press down on the connector latches to secure the cables.
      • 2 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the slots on the palm-rest assembly and lower the keyboard into place.
      • 3 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the tab on the palm-rest assembly.
      • 4 Replace the screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base.
    • Postrequisites
      • 1 Replace the center-control cover. See "Replacing the Center-Control Cover" on page 35.
      • 2 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
      • 3 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16.
      • 4 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page13.
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• Palm-Rest Assembly
  • Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly
    • Prerequisites
      • 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
      • 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
    • Procedure
      • 1 Remove the screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer base.
      • 2 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
      • 3 Remove the center-control cover (see "Removing the Center-Control Cover" on page 33).
      • 4 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 37).
      • 5 Lift the connector latches and use the pull-tabs to disconnect the touchpad cable and power-button board cable from the connectors on the system board.
      • 6 Disconnect the speakers cable and status-light board cable from the connectors on the system board.
      • 7 Remove the two screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer base.
      • 8 Pry out the palm-rest assembly along the rear edge and then ease the palm-rest assembly from the computer base.
      • 9 Lift the palm-rest assembly off the computer base.
  • Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly
    • Procedure
      • 1 Align the palm-rest assembly on the computer base and gently snap the palm-rest assembly into place.
      • 2 Replace the two screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer base.
      • 3 Connect the speakers cable and status-light board cable to the connectors on the system board.
      • 4 Slide the touch-pad cable and power-button board cable into their connectors on the system board, and press down on their connector latches to secure the cables.
    • Postrequisites
      • 1 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 39.
      • 2 Replace the center-control cover. See "Replacing the Center-Control Cover" on page 35.
      • 3 Close the display and turn the computer over.
      • 4 Replace the screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer base.
      • 5 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
      • 6 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16.
      • 7 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13.
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• Wireless Mini-Card(s)/WirelessHD Card (Optional)
  • Removing the Mini-Card(s)
    • Prerequisites
      • 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
      • 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
    • Procedure
      • 1 Disconnect the antenna cables from the connectors on the mini-card.
      • 2 Remove the screw that secures the mini-card to the system board.
      • 3 Slide and remove the mini-card out of the connector on the system board.
  • Replacing the Mini-Card(s)
    • Procedure
      • 1 Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging.
      • 2 Insert the mini-card connector at a 45-degree angle into the connector on the system board.
      • 3 Press the other end of the mini-card down into the slot on the system board and replace the screw that secures the mini-card to the system board.
      • 4 Connect the mini-card cables to the connectors on the mini-card. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for each mini-card supported by your computer:
    • Postrequisites
      • 1 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
      • 2 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16.
      • 3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page13.
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• Power-Button Board
  • Removing the Power-Button Board
    • Prerequisites
      • 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
      • 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
      • 3 Remove the center-control cover. See "Removing the Center-Control Cover" on page 33.
      • 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 37.
      • 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly. See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 41.
    • Procedure
      • 1 Gently peel the power-button board cable from the palm-rest assembly.
      • 2 Remove the screws that secure the power-button board to the palm-rest assembly.
      • 3 Carefully lift the power-button board and release its cable from the slot on the palm-rest assembly.
  • Replacing the Power-Button Board
    • Procedure
      • 1 Slide the power-button board cable through the slot on the palm-rest assembly.
      • 2 Use the alignment posts on the palm-rest assembly to place the power-button board in place.
      • 3 Replace the screws that secure the power-button board to the palm-rest assembly.
      • 4 Adhere the power-button board cable to the palm-rest assembly.
    • Postrequisites
      • 1 Replace the palm-rest assembly. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 44.
      • 2 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 39.
      • 3 Replace the center-control cover. See "Replacing the Center-Control Cover" on page 35.
      • 4 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
      • 5 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16.
      • 6 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page13.
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• Status-Lights Board
  • Removing the Status-Lights Board
    • Prerequisites
      • 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
      • 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
      • 3 Remove the center-control cover. See "Removing the Center-Control Cover" on page 33.
      • 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 37.
      • 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly. See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 41.
    • Procedure
      • 1 Turn the palm-rest assembly over.
      • 2 Note the routing of status-light board cable and remove the cable from the routing guides.
      • 3 Turn the palm-rest assembly over.
      • 4 Remove the screw that secures the status-light board to the palm- rest assembly.
      • 5 Carefully lift the status-light board and release its cable from the slot on the palm-rest assembly.
  • Replacing the Status-Lights Board
    • Procedure.
      • 1 Slide the status-light board cable through the slot in the palm-rest assembly.
      • 2 Align the slot on the status-light board with the alignment post on the palm-rest assembly.
      • 3 Replace the screw that secures the status-light board to the palm-rest assembly.
      • 4 Turn the palm-rest assembly over.
      • 5 Route the status-light board cable through the routing guides on the palm-rest assembly.
    • Postrequisites
      • 6 Replace the palm-rest assembly. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 44.
      • 7 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 39.
      • 8 Replace the center-control cover. See "Replacing the Center-Control Cover" on page 35.
      • 9 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
      • 10 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16.
      • 11 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page13.
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• Speakers
  • Removing the Speakers
    • Prerequisites
      • 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
      • 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
      • 3 Remove the center-control cover. See "Removing the Center-Control Cover" on page 33.
      • 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 37.
      • 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly. See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 41.
    • Procedure
      • 1 Turn the palm-rest assembly over.
      • 2 Note the routing of speakers cable and remove the cable from the routing guides.
      • 3 Remove the four screws that secure the speakers to the palm-rest assembly.
      • 4 Lift the speakers along with the cable away from the palm-rest assembly.
  • Replacing the Speakers
    • Procedure
      • 1 Align the screw holes on the speakers with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly and route the speakers cable through the routing guides.
      • 2 Replace the screws that secure the speakers to the palm-rest assembly.
      • 3 Turn the palm-rest assembly over.
    • Postrequisites
      • 1 Replace the palm-rest assembly. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 44.
      • 2 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 39.
      • 3 Replace the center-control cover. See "Replacing the Center-Control Cover" on page 35.
      • 4 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
      • 5 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16.
      • 6 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page13.
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• Subwoofer
  • Removing the Subwoofer
    • Prerequisites
      • 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
      • 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
      • 3 Remove the center-control cover. See "Removing the Center-Control Cover" on page 33.
      • 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 37.
      • 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly. See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 41.
    • Procedure
      • 1 Disconnect the subwoofer cable from the connector on the system board.
      • 2 Note the routing of subwoofer cable and remove the cable from the routing guides.
      • 3 Lift the subwoofer along with the cable off the computer base.
  • Replacing the Subwoofer
    • Procedure
      • 1 Align the slots on the subwoofer with the alignment posts on the computer base.
      • 2 Route the subwoofer cable through the routing guides.
      • 3 Connect the subwoofer cable to the connector on the system board.
    • Postrequisites
      • 1 Replace the palm-rest assembly. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 44.
      • 2 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 39.
      • 3 Replace the center-control cover. See "Replacing the Center-Control Cover" on page 35.
      • 4 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
      • 5 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16.
      • 6 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page13.
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• Internal Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
  • Removing the Bluetooth Card
    • Prerequisites
      • 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
      • 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
      • 3 Remove the center-control cover. See "Removing the Center-Control Cover" on page 33.
      • 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 37.
      • 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly. See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 41.
    • Procedure
      • 1 Disconnect the Bluetooth-card cable from the connector on the system board.
      • 2 Remove the screw that secures the Bluetooth card to the computer base.
      • 3 Note the routing of Bluetooth-card cable and remove the cable from the routing guides.
      • 4 Lift the Bluetooth card along with the cable off the computer base.
  • Replacing the Bluetooth Card
    • Procedure
      • 1 Align the screw hole on the Bluetooth card with the screw hole on the system board.
      • 2 Replace the screw that secures the Bluetooth card to the computer base.
      • 3 Connect the Bluetooth-card cable to the connector on the system board.
    • Postrequisites
      • 1 Replace the palm-rest assembly. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 44.
      • 2 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 39.
      • 3 Replace the center-control cover. See "Replacing the Center-Control Cover" on page 35.
      • 4 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
      • 5 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16.
      • 6 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page13.
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• Coin-Cell Battery
  • Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
    • Prerequisites
      • 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
      • 2 Remove the battery pack. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
      • 3 Remove the center-control cover. See "Removing the Center-Control Cover" on page 33.
      • 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 37.
      • 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly. See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 41.
    • Procedure
      • 1 Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the connector on the system board.
      • 2 Gently pry out the coin-cell battery from the slot on the computer base.
  • Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
    • Procedure
      • 1 Use the adhesive on the coin-cell battery and adhere it to slot on the computer base.
      • 2 Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the connector on the system board.
    • Postrequisites
      • 1 Replace the palm-rest assembly. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 44).
      • 2 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 39).
      • 3 Replace the center-control cover. See "Replacing the Center-Control Cover" on page 35.
      • 4 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
      • 5 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16.
      • 6 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page13.
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• Display Assembly
  • Removing the Display Assembly
    • Prerequisites
      • 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
      • 2 Remove the battery pack. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
      • 3 Disconnect the antenna cables from the mini-card(s). See "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 45.
      • 4 Note the routing of the WirelessHD card (optional) and mini-card antenna cables and remove them from the routing guides on the computer base.
      • 5 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
      • 6 Remove the center-control cover. See "Removing the Center-Control Cover" on page 33.
      • 7 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 37.
      • 8 Remove the palm-rest assembly. See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 41.
    • Procedure
      • 1 Using the pull-tab, disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board.
      • 2 Disconnect the logo-board cable from the connector on the system board.
      • 3 Gently peel the display cable and the logo-board cable from the system board.
      • 4 Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base.
      • 5 Gently slide the WirelessHD (optional) and mini-card antenna cables out through the slot on the computer base.
      • 6 Lift the display assembly off the computer.
  • Replacing the Display Assembly
    • Procedure
      • 1 Slide the WirelessHD (optional) and mini-card antenna cables through the slot on the computer base.
      • 2 Place the display assembly in position and replace the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base.
      • 3 Connect the display cable and the logo-board cable to the connectors on the system board.
    • Postrequisites
      • 1 Replace the palm-rest assembly. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 44.
      • 2 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 39.
      • 3 Replace the center-control cover. See "Replacing the Center-Control Cover" on page 35.
      • 4 Turn the computer over and route the WirelessHD card and mini-card antenna cables through the routing guides on the computer base.
      • 5 Connect the Mini-Card antenna cables to the mini-card(s). See "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 47.
      • 6 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
      • 7 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16.
      • 8 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page13.
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• Mini-Card Board
  • Removing the Mini-Card Board
    • Prerequisites
      • 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
      • 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
      • 3 Remove the mini-card(s). See "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 45.
      • 4 Remove the center-control cover. See "Removing the Center-Control Cover" on page 33.
      • 5 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 37.
      • 6 Remove the palm-rest assembly. See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 41.
    • Procedure
      • 1 Remove the screws that secure the mini-card board to the computer base.
      • 2 Lift the mini-card board to disconnect the connector on the mini-card board from the connector on the system board.
  • Replacing the Mini-Card Board
    • Procedure
      • 1 Align the connector on the mini-card board with the connector on the system board and press gently.
      • 2 Replace the three screws that secure the mini-card board to the computer base.
    • Postrequisites
      • 3 Replace the palm-rest assembly. See "Lift the palm-rest assembly off the computer base." on page 43.
      • 4 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 39.
      • 5 Replace the center-control cover. See "Replacing the Center-Control Cover" on page 35.
      • 6 Replace the mini-card(s). See "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 47.
      • 7 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
      • 8 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16.
      • 9 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13.
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• System Board
  • Removing the System Board
    • Prerequisites
      • 1 Remove any installed card or blank from the 9-in-1 Media Card reader.
      • 2 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
      • 3 Remove the battery pack. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
      • 4 Remove the mini-card(s). See "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 45.
      • 5 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 19.
      • 6 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive.
      • 7 Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 29.
      • 8 Remove the center-control cover. See "Removing the Center-Control Cover" on page 33.
      • 9 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 37.
      • 10 Remove the palm-rest assembly. See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 41.
      • 11 Remove the Mini-Card board. See "Removing the Mini-Card Board" on page 77.
    • Procedure
      • 1 Using the pull-tab, disconnect the display cable and the hard-drive cable from the connectors on the system board.
      • 2 Disconnect the logo-board cable, Bluetooth-card cable, coin-cell battery cable, and subwoofer cable from the connectors on the system board.
      • 3 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer base.
      • 4 Lift and ease the connectors on the system board out of the slots on the computer base.
      • 5 Turn the system board over.
      • 6 Remove the thermal fan. See "Removing the Thermal Fan" on page 87.
      • 7 Remove the thermal cooling assembly. See "Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly" on page 89.
      • 8 Remove the processor module. See "Removing the Processor Module" on page 93.
  • Replacing the System Board
    • Procedure
      • 1 Replace the processor module. See "Replacing the Processor Module" on page 95.
      • 2 Replace the thermal cooling assembly. See "Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly" on page 90.
      • 3 Replace the thermal fan. See "Replacing the Thermal Fan" on page 88.
      • 4 Turn the system board over.
      • 5 Align the connectors on the system board with the slots on the computer base and place it on the computer base.
      • 6 Replace the screws that secure the system board to the computer base.
      • 7 Connect the display cable, logo-board cable, Bluetooth-card cable, hard-drive cable, coin-cell battery cable, and subwoofer cable to the connectors on the system-board.
    • Postrequisites
      • 8 Replace the mini-card board. See "Replacing the Mini-Card Board" on page 78.
      • 9 Replace the palm-rest assembly. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 44.
      • 10 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 39.
      • 11 Replace the center-control cover. See "Replacing the Center-Control Cover" on page 35.
      • 12 Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 31.
      • 13 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive.
      • 14 Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 22.
      • 15 Replace the mini-card(s). See "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 47.
      • 16 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
      • 17 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16)
      • 18 Replace any cards or blank that you removed from the 9-in-1 Media Card reader.
      • 19 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page13.
  • Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS
    • 1 Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly.
    • 2 Turn on the computer.
    • 3 Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program.
    • 4 Navigate to the Security tab and enter the service tag in the Set Service Tag field.
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• Thermal Fan
  • Removing the Thermal Fan
    • Prerequisites
      • 1 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 4 in "Removing the System Board" on page 81.
    • Procedure
      • 1 Disconnect the thermal-fan cable from the connector on the system board.
      • 2 Remove the screws that secure the thermal fan to the system board.
      • 3 Lift the thermal fan and gently peel the tape that secures the thermal fan to the thermal cooling assembly.
  • Replacing the Thermal Fan
    • Procedure
      • 1 Align the screw holes on the thermal fan with the screw holes on the system board.
      • 2 Adhere the tape to secure the thermal fan to the thermal cooling assembly.
      • 3 Replace the screws that secure the thermal fan to the system board.
      • 4 Connect the thermal-fan cable to the connector on the system board.
    • Postrequisites
      • 1 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 18 in "Replacing the System Board" on page 84.
      • 2 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page13.
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• Thermal Cooling Assembly
  • Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly
    • Prerequisites
      • 1 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 6 in "Removing the System Board" on page 81.
    • Procedure
      • 1 In sequential order (indicated on the thermal cooling assembly), loosen the captive screws that secure the thermal cooling assembly to the system board.
      • 2 Carefully lift thermal cooling assembly away from the system board.
  • Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly
    • Procedure
      • 1 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the thermal cooling assembly and reapply it.
      • 2 Align the captive screws on the thermal cooling assembly with the screw holes on the system board and tighten the screws in sequential order (indicated on the thermal cooling assembly).
    • Postrequisites
      • 1 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 18 in "Replacing the System Board" on page 84.
      • 2 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page13.
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• Processor Module
  • Removing the Processor Module
    • Prerequisites
      • 1 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in "Removing the System Board" on page 81.
    • Procedure
      • 1 To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it comes to the cam stop.
      • 2 Lift the processor module off the ZIF socket.
  • Replacing the Processor Module
    • Procedure
      • 1 Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket.
      • 2 Place the processor module lightly in the ZIF socket and ensure that the processor module is positioned correctly.
      • 3 Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor module to the system board.
    • Postrequisites
      • 1 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 18 in "Replacing the System Board" on page 84.
      • 2 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page13.
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• System Setup
  • Overview
  • Entering System Setup
    • 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer.
    • 2 During POST, when the DELL logo is displayed, watch for the F2 prompt to appear and then press <F2> immediately.
    • System Setup Screens
    • Boot Sequence
      • Boot Options
      • Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
        • 1 If you are booting from a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector.
        • 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer.
        • 3 When F2 Setup, F12 Boot Options appears in the lower-right corner of the screen, press <F12>.
        • 4 On the Boot Device Menu choose the device you want to boot from and press <Enter>.
      • Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
        • 1 Enter system setup. See "Entering System Setup" on page 97.
        • 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press <Enter> to access the menu.
        • 3 Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices.
        • 4 Press plus (F5) or minus (F6) to change the boot priority of the device.
• Flashing the BIOS